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And there weren’t even any Sours being served.

I use a cordless drill as well, never had any issues until last weekend when both batteries went dead at the same time. I like the hopper extensions for that mill, it's nice to be able to mill 40+ pounds without having to stop.

I was going to try and make it but work looks like it may get in the way this week.

We try and do our fly sparge in about 45 - 55 minutes for a 15 gallon batch. Not sure I would add direct fire heat to the mash. I would think the wort is moving pretty slowly and the risk of scorching is too great but you could always increase the temp of your sparge water to 175. Just be careful ab...

I think a 1/2" knockout punch is the best way to do this. I don't have one but I think a few others may. As Dan mentioned definitely talk to Derrin first.

I'm sure we could get a Skype or Google Hangout going for you?

I have one as well, just in case.

OC Fest of Ales was a really good time yesterday! Always great spending time with BrewCommune and sampling so many great beers! Congrats to SamIAm and Brian for taking a 1st place in the Homebrew competition for their ale! Results have not been posted yet, so I'm not sure which category it was. Als...

Thanks everyone and congrats to all the winners!

Thanks to all who attended. A special thanks to Brad and Tony.

BB and I will be there, should be a fun day.

bwarbiany wrote:Reminder...
From Chris' post in the Cheers forum, it looks like we've all got plenty of stuff on tap. How about we show that brewcommune is a force to be reckoned with in this comp?!

Good idea. We're entering three beers.

BrewMasterBrad wrote:I'm in. Just submitted two entries. Sounds like a fun day of beer, food, and music.

When you entered did they just email you back your BOS award?

Hmm, I wonder what they mean by "slight glitch". This might get interesting.

BrewMasterBrad wrote: Some loser won best of show.

Must be the hometown bias.

Seriously though, congrats to Brad and all the other winners! When do they brew the BOS?